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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.52, 10,917.92 and 2,598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.52, 10,917.92 and 2,598.02 is: 3,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.52 : 10,917.92 = 2,598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.52/10,917.92 = 2,598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.52x = 10,917.92 × 2,598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.52x = 28,364,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,967.37/7,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.61

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